Dr. Elizabeth Ma Yu, MD
At a glance
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Cigna, Humana, Molina Healthcare · See all
Graduated in 2006
Graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine · See training
2 board certifications listed
Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery · See credentials
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Specialty
Orthopedic Surgeon
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means.
Treatments & procedures
- Spinal Stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Care
- Kyphosis
- Spinal Curvatures
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spondylolisthesis
- Back Pain
- Bone Fractures
- Diskectomy
- Fracture Fixation
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Orthopedics
- Osteoarthritis, Spine
- Spinal Cancers
- Spinal Diseases
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Injuries
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Saint Louis University School of MedicineMedical school · Completed 2006
- Mayo ClinicResidency · Orthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery · Completed 2011
- Stanford Hospital & ClinicsFellowship · Spine Surgery · Spine Surgery · Completed 2012
Board certifications
- Orthopaedic SurgeryCertification
- American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryCertification · Certified 2014
Awards and honors
- Recipient of Benjamin R. and Helen Slack Wiltberger Endowed Chair in Orthopaedic Spine SurgeryAwarded 2023
effective November 2023
- Chief of the Division of Spine in the Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryAwarded 2023
effective August 2023
- Rated in top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfactionAwarded 2016
- Elected Member of American Orthopedic Association
- Elected Member of Cervical Spine Research Society
- Elected Member of Lumbar Spine Research Society
- Elected Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Fellowship Director, OSU Orthopedic Spine Fellowship program
- Director of OSU Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Service
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors listAwarded 2019
2019-2023
- Exceptional Women In MedicineAwarded 2020
2020-2026
- Top AAPI DoctorsAwarded 2023
2023-2026
- Regional Guides Columbus MonthlyAwarded 2019
2019-2025
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctor - 5 Years
About
Dr. Elizabeth Ma Yu is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in spinal disease and disorders. Her clinical interests include spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, and degenerative scoliosis, and she emphasizes developing patient relationships and choosing treatment options that are in the patient’s best interest. She trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic, and finished a spine surgery fellowship at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as Chief of the Division of Spine and Director of the OSU Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Service.
- NPI
- 1699896688
- Primary taxonomy
- 207X00000X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Elizabeth Ma Yu specialize in?
She specializes in orthopedic spine surgery and the treatment of spinal disease and disorders.
What spine conditions are listed for Dr. Yu?
Her listed clinical interests and treatments include spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, degenerative scoliosis, back pain, scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal fractures, and spinal fusion.
Where does Dr. Yu practice?
She practices in Columbus, Ohio, at 543 Taylor Ave.
What training and certifications are listed for Dr. Yu?
She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, completed orthopaedic surgery residency at Mayo Clinic, and completed a spine surgery fellowship at Stanford Hospital & Clinics. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.